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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.50, 8,241.99 and 3,320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.50, 8,241.99 and 3,320.14 is: 4,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.50 : 8,241.99 = 3,320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.50/8,241.99 = 3,320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.50x = 8,241.99 × 3,320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.50x = 27,364,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364,560.68/5,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.76

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